50-2312
There is a belief that media attention can shame people and governments into stopping human rights abuses. Yet, when examining reality: from past “genocides” to current “unexplained killings” to ongoing systemic “abuses” - we know that media attention alone is not sufficient. This course will explore how intervention – by individuals, domestic/international advocacy groups and governments – does or does not occur. The focus will be on the successful and unsuccessful use of media to provoke and sustain tangible respect for human rights.
Course descriptions are stored in OASIS and are maintained by the Associate Dean for each School.
* Prerequisite Required.
